At a Glance
Median Income
$53,370
$29,082 per capita
Home Value
$202,200
Zillow: $250,008
Median Rent
$767/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
126/100K
1,063/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
How Danville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Danville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Danville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Danville residents earn a median household income of $53,370 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,082. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,066 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danville is $202,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,008. Median rent is $767/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Danville reports 126 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,063/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Danville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,235
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,370
Per Capita$29,082
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,763M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,200
Rent$767
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$250,008
Housing Units7,219
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent126/100K
Property1,063/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,411/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation941 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Danville was founded in 1785.
The median home in Danville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.